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January 23, 2014|Reuters

The Sports Xchange

01/23/2014 NFL Note - San Francisco 49ers Bowman, NaVorro

ILB NaVorro Bowman suffered a torn ACL and MCL in the fourth quarter against Seattle. Said LB Patrick Willis, "To see him go out like that, it's not supposed to be like this. It's not supposed to happen like this. Sometimes we don't know why things happen the way they do, but we'll see in time. He's going to be alright."

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NFL Note - San Francisco 49ers Iupati, Mike

LG Mike Iupati suffered a broken left fibula on Anthony Dixon's touchdown run in the first half. It won't require surgery and his recovery time is slated for two months, according to reports. Outside of QB Colin Kaepernick's scrambles, the 49ers couldn't get the running game going even with Iupati on the field as RB Frank Gore finished with 14 yards on 11 carries.

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NFL Note - Seattle Seahawks Harvin, Percy

WR Percy Harvin, who missed the San Francisco game with a concussion, was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, another sign that he should be able to play in the Super Bowl, as coach Pete Carroll has earlier said is the expectation.

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NFL Note - Seattle Seahawks Baldwin, Doug

WR Doug Baldwin sat out Wednesday's practice with a hip injury suffered against the 49ers. But it is expected he will be able to play in the Super Bowl.

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NFL Note - Seattle Seahawks Mebane, Brandon

DT Brandon Mebane sat out Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury, but he is expected to play in the Super Bowl.

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NFL Note - Seattle Seahawks Lynch, Marshawn

RB Marshawn Lynch sat out Wednesday's practice with a knee injury but is expected to play in the Super Bowl.